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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Ban on Chinese-Designed Connected Cars

5/12/2026

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Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) will introduce legislation on May 11, 2026 that codifies the Biden administration’s January 2025 rule and bars Chinese-designed vehicles with connectivity or software from the U.S. light-duty market.
Senators Bernie Moreno (R-OH) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) say the measure protects data privacy.
Auto groups including the Detroit Three, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Toyota urged the ban as a direct threat to U.S. competitiveness and security.

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Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) will introduce legislation on May 11, 2026 that codifies the Biden administration’s January 2025 rule and bars Chinese-designed vehicles with connectivity or software from the U.S. light-duty market.
Senators Bernie Moreno (R-OH) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) say the measure protects data privacy.
Auto groups including the Detroit Three, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Toyota urged the ban as a direct threat to U.S. competitiveness and security.